Public Speaking

The #ShineHard Development Series: Washington, DC The #ShineHard Development Series: A series of industry based panel discussions geared to educate, inspire, and connect students and young professionals through Q&A, personal testimonies, and intimate networking. When | Where: The Inaugural Panel was held January 17th, 2016 at the YMCA Anthony Bowen in Washington DC. Guests: Students, Young Professionals, Seasoned Professionals, Local Businesses, Corporate

Recently I was invited to speak at a university seminar called “Boys to Men.” The premise of the event was to discuss what it means to be a man and how to flourish as an adult in 2015. I deliberated on key points to share with the 50+ young men and women attending until I came up with three questions.

HU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee – #GrindHard Sharing experience and offering guidance to our youth is an investment that repays 3-fold I corresponded with LaNea Winston, the Hampton University Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support. Ms. Winston has been guiding student-athletes since I was back at Hampton from 2003-2008. It was great hearing from her! Proud to see that she has grown

Corporate Marketing & Promotions – #GrindHard My aim is to spark development and create a visible path toward success for everyone I work with. One of the best ways to do this is to step into other people’s shoes and imagine challenges from their perspective. I believe this strategy will help anyone become a great educator and also a great

Hampton University – #GrindHard (Click the blue link for an enhanced experience) A few month’s ago I was hit with an undeniable urge to serve. Having navigated though such a rigorous professional journey to obtain my job with Nike, while at the same time, reading countless books on personal development and leadership. I felt like my studies and experiences had positioned me

Delaware Valley Charter High School – Career Day (Click the blue links for an Enhanced experience) When I received an email from fellow Hamptonian, Jabari Adams, inviting me to speak to his 12th grade students for Career Day I was happy to oblige. When I stepped into Delaware Valley Charter High School I set my phone and keys down

Harvard Business School – 42nd H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference (Click the blue links for an enhanced experience) I hopped off the plane at Boston Intl and decided to use the Uber Car Service App(I had downloaded weeks ago) for the first time. The black suburban pulled up promptly 5 minutes later. During the 15 minute car ride to campus I conversed

Virginia State University – #GrindHard (Click the blue links for an Enhanced experience) When I arrived on Virginia State’s campus early Monday morning the parking lot was not yet filled by the student wheels. I quickly gathered my presentation materials and jogged lightly to the top floor of the Daniel Building. I could tell adrenaline was starting to flow. When